Beaver dams benefit many wildlife species but they can create problems for humans. This publication provides information on how to reduce the risk of property damage and minimize the impacts on important wildlife habitat associated with beaver ponds, when beaver and beaver dams are removed.

Factsheet on BMPs for Beaver Conflicts- This factsheet, summarized from the publication listed above, provides an overview of what to do when there is problem with beavers on your property and is summary.

Wildlife Depredation Permit

Wildlife depredation permits are issued under the authority of 10 V.S.A §4138. Depredation permits are issued only to properly accredited persons or institutions for the purposes of preventing the propagation of game or food fish and may take, permit or cause to be taken at any time wild animals which are doing damage.

Applications for a depredation permit shall only be submitted after non-lethal management proves unsuccessful. If a permit is issued, permittees will be expected to continue to integrate non-lethal techniques when implementing any lethal measures. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Allow up to 30 days following the determination that the application is complete for application processing.